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Lakegeezer · 06-20-2008, 06:57 AM

As of July 1, my wife and I will be living in the lakes region full time, and I can truely start working on earning the name "lakegeezer". We've been coming up since the early 80's and had a second home since 91 and it is time to consolidate. We love all of the seasons, and especially the changes that come with it. The crazies during summer weekends add to the entertainment, but 90% of the time, the lake is quiet. There are a few weeks in April, when the roads are muddy and the lake is still frozen that leave something to be desired, but that is what Florida is for.

Our decision to move was made several years ago, when Internet came down our street. I've worked out of my home for years and the only challenge to working here is the long trip to MHT airport. My wife took an early retirement package from her job and started a small business in the lakes region. We'll retire when we're ready - semi-retire at first - but we know where we will live for the next 20-30 years.

We enjoy the people in the lakes region. The trades people are down-to-earth, honest and hard-working. The others who have retired here are relaxed and fun to be around. The tourists add spice to the area - and like my sister's kids - fun to be around and a joy to see them go.

The biggest challenge for me is the lack of businesses in Moultonborough. We have to drive from Moultonboro to Laconia (40 minutes) for Lowes/Wal-Mart type stuff. Soon, there will be good grocery shopping in Meredith - but that's 20 minutes away. When I go to Concord or Manchester, I feel like I'm in retail heaven - and my wallet rattles in my pocket when I get near Boston. But - given the lack of retail stores, I end up buying less and the FedEx truck brings anything I buy over the Internet. We'll survive. Another issue that scares me is the energy costs to heat our home. Winters are cold - and I like that - but also like a warm house. We have a wood stove to huddle around. Medical facilities are also a problem. While there is a clinic in Moultonborough, lab tests or anything serious means a 45 minute drive to Wolfeboro.

There are hundreds of places to retire. We chose the lakes region because it grew on us and when it came time for a decision - nothing else made the cut. Now, we can start living our lives in one place - and a place we expect to be for a long time.

06-20-2008, 06:57 AM	#7
Lakegeezer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Moultonboro, NH Posts: 1,683 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 356 Thanked 641 Times in 292 Posts	Moving in As of July 1, my wife and I will be living in the lakes region full time, and I can truely start working on earning the name "lakegeezer". We've been coming up since the early 80's and had a second home since 91 and it is time to consolidate. We love all of the seasons, and especially the changes that come with it. The crazies during summer weekends add to the entertainment, but 90% of the time, the lake is quiet. There are a few weeks in April, when the roads are muddy and the lake is still frozen that leave something to be desired, but that is what Florida is for. Our decision to move was made several years ago, when Internet came down our street. I've worked out of my home for years and the only challenge to working here is the long trip to MHT airport. My wife took an early retirement package from her job and started a small business in the lakes region. We'll retire when we're ready - semi-retire at first - but we know where we will live for the next 20-30 years. We enjoy the people in the lakes region. The trades people are down-to-earth, honest and hard-working. The others who have retired here are relaxed and fun to be around. The tourists add spice to the area - and like my sister's kids - fun to be around and a joy to see them go. The biggest challenge for me is the lack of businesses in Moultonborough. We have to drive from Moultonboro to Laconia (40 minutes) for Lowes/Wal-Mart type stuff. Soon, there will be good grocery shopping in Meredith - but that's 20 minutes away. When I go to Concord or Manchester, I feel like I'm in retail heaven - and my wallet rattles in my pocket when I get near Boston. But - given the lack of retail stores, I end up buying less and the FedEx truck brings anything I buy over the Internet. We'll survive. Another issue that scares me is the energy costs to heat our home. Winters are cold - and I like that - but also like a warm house. We have a wood stove to huddle around. Medical facilities are also a problem. While there is a clinic in Moultonborough, lab tests or anything serious means a 45 minute drive to Wolfeboro. There are hundreds of places to retire. We chose the lakes region because it grew on us and when it came time for a decision - nothing else made the cut. Now, we can start living our lives in one place - and a place we expect to be for a long time. __________________ -lg